Tragic pathos: pity and fear in greek philosophy and tragedy
Auteur :
Munteanu, Dana LaCourse
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521765107
Date de publication :
10 nov. 2011
Dimensions :
23,4 x 16,0 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
600 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
In modern times philosophers and neuropsychologists have explored the nature of the emotions aroused by literature; but ancient Greek thinkers had already developed their unique assessments of the tragic emotions. This analysis of pity and fear within fifth-century tragedies provides insights into the ethical and social implications of the emotions.